One or two look a little worse for wear - then again, it is New Year's Eve.

Eastern Daily Press: One gnome appears to have passed out, while others also look a little the worse for wearOne gnome appears to have passed out, while others also look a little the worse for wear (Image: Chris Bishop)

A mystery villager has brightened up a roadside verge with a gaggle of festive gnomes.

Eastern Daily Press: Gnomes have appeared bearing gifts beside the A149 coast road at TitchwellGnomes have appeared bearing gifts beside the A149 coast road at Titchwell (Image: Chris Bishop)

The little people come bearing presents by the stone column at Titchwell, near Hunstanton.

Eastern Daily Press: Some of the gnomes which have been left at the roadside in TitchwellSome of the gnomes which have been left at the roadside in Titchwell (Image: Chris Bishop)

Some look like they've had a drop or two as well unless the wind is responsible for the list they've acquired.

Eastern Daily Press: It is not known who created the display of gnomes at TitchwellIt is not known who created the display of gnomes at Titchwell (Image: Chris Bishop)

The creator of the display has not yet made themselves known.

Eastern Daily Press: Could it be a case for Sherlock Gnomes..?Could it be a case for Sherlock Gnomes..? (Image: Chris Bishop)

Perhaps it's a Christmas mystery for Sherlock Gnomes.